A group of preachers experienced a harrowing accident in Bompata, located in the Ashanti Region, while en route for evangelical work.
The unfortunate incident unfolded as the preachers, led by 26-year-old Michael Lawe, were on their journey.
Tragically, their expedition took a devastating turn when the vehicle they were traveling in crashed, resulting in injuries to three individuals, including Michael himself.
The precise cause of the accident remains under investigation.
Prompt action from bystanders ensued, as they swiftly came to the aid of the injured preachers, rushing them to Stewards Hospital for urgent medical attention.
Among the injured, Michael Lawe is reported to be in critical condition, having sustained significant injuries to his hands, leg, and head.
In a tragic turn of events on Thursday morning, a nurse in his 40s, affiliated with Bimbilla Hospital, lost his life in a collision involving a Kia Renault.
The unfortunate incident occurred as the deceased was returning from his night shift.
Eyewitnesses recounted that a Benz bus, traveling in the wrong direction, forced the Kia Renault to swerve, resulting in the fatal accident.
Abdulai Yaqoub, the Nanumba North Municipal Chief Executive, confirmed the incidents to Citi News.
The police have taken the nurse’s body to the hospital morgue, and the drivers involved have been apprehended, currently in police custody.
In a contradictory statement, the driver of the Benz bus refuted the incident, asserting that he had already passed the scene before the collision occurred.
A nurse in his 40s from Bimbilla Hospital has met his untimely demise in a fatal accident involving a Kia Renault.
The unfortunate incident on Thursday, February 8, occurred as the deceased, returning from his night shift, was struck by the Kia Renault.
Eyewitnesses reported that a Benz bus traveling in the wrong direction forced the Kia Renault to swerve, leading to the fatal collision. Confirming the incident to the media, Nanumba North Municipal Chief Executive Abdulai Yaqoub extended his condolences to the bereaved family.
The police have transported the nurse’s body to the hospital morgue, and both drivers involved in the accident have been apprehended and are presently in police custody.
However, the driver of the Benz bus has provided a conflicting statement, refuting any involvement in the accident and claiming to have passed the scene before the collision occurred.
The former Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District Chief Executive (DCE), Barikisu Losina, recently relieved of her duties by Presiden Akufo-Addo, has been involved in a car crash.
The incident occurred on Saturday, February 3, 2024, near Guripe on the Sawla-Damongo Road, just one day after her dismissal.
Traveling to Tamale with her child and a driver from the assembly, Barikisu Losina was reportedly involved in the accident, and the circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear.
Following the incident, the former DCE and the other occupants of the vehicle are currently receiving medical treatment at St. Anne’s Hospital in Damongo, according to a Citinewsroom report. However, the details of their injuries have not been disclosed.
President Akufo-Addo had dismissed 24 Municipal and District Chief Executives, including Barikisu Losina, on January 2, 2024, without providing specific reasons for the dismissals.
In a subsequent statement dated January 3, 2024, the President nominated 26 new Municipal and District Chief Executives, citing the authority granted by Article 243 (3) b of the Constitution and Section 20 (3) (b) of the Local Government Act, 2014, (Act 936) as the basis for his decision to replace the ousted officials.
Information coming in indicates that Barikisu Losina, the recently removed District Chief Executive of Sawla-Tuna-Kalba district, has been involved in an accident.
The incident occurred near Guripe on the Sawla-Damongo Road on Saturday morning.
This comes just a day after Barikisu Losina was dismissed from her position by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, alongside 23 other Municipal and District Chief Executives. The reasons for their removal were not provided.
Barikisu Losina was reportedly traveling to Tamale with her child and a driver of the assembly when the accident happened. All the occupants, including the former DCE, are currently receiving treatment at St. Anne’s Hospital in Damongo.
President Akufo-Addo’s decision to dismiss the Municipal and District Chief Executives was communicated in a statement dated January 2, 2024, and was followed by the nomination of 26 new Municipal and District Chief Executive Officers in a subsequent statement dated January 3, 2024.
The President cited compliance with constitutional and legal provisions for his decision.
A bride, her brother-in-law, and five bridesmaids, along with six others, lost their lives in an accident when the vehicle carrying them lost control due to over speeding and wrongful overtaking, as reported by Vanguard News.
An eyewitness stated that 20 individuals were involved in the accident, with 13 fatalities and seven others critically injured. The second vehicle was a commercial Nissan bus departing from Minna to Ogbomosho, Oyo State.
The Niger State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Tsukwan Kumar, confirmed the incident, describing it as a crash involving a Toyota Corolla conveying the late bride and others from Mokwa to Bida, and a commercial Nissan bus from Minna heading to Ogbomoso.
The casualties included eight female adults, four male adults, and one male child, while the injured comprised four female adults, one male adult, one male child, and one female child.
Belongings recovered from the accident scene, such as five phones, an International passport, a NIN slip, three handbags, two traveling boxes, goods, and other personal effects, were handed over to the Police Outpost in Wuya.
The corpses of the deceased have been handed over to their relatives after proper identification.
The four remaining bodies, yet to be identified, were deposited at the General Hospital, Kutigi, headquarters of Lavun Local Government Area, while the injured are receiving medical treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Bida.
Kumar said: “The crash involved two vehicles, a Toyota Corolla conveying the late bride and others from Mokwa to Bida and a commercial Nissan bus from Minna heading to Ogbomoso.
“Those who died include eight female adults, four male adults, and one male child while four female adults, one male adult, one male child, and one female child were injured.
“The vehicles involved in the accident, had property which include five phones, one International passport, one NIN slip, three handbags, two travelling boxes, goods and other personal effects belonging to the victims were handed over to the Police Outpost in Wuya.”
A gruesome accident on the poorly maintained Accra-Tema motorway has resulted in twelve fatalities.
The incident, involving a ‘trotro’ vehicle, occurred late on Friday, leading to a devastating loss of lives.
Reports indicate that all twelve occupants of the trotro lost their lives in the tragic accident.
A social media user, passing by the scene of the horrific crash, captured a photo and shared it online, highlighting the severity of the incident and the subsequent massive traffic disruption on the motorway.
In light of the current condition of the so-called motorway, reactions to the accident were not unexpected.
“Why can’t the Roads and Transport Ministry focus on the Motorway and use their heads to solve problems in the interim? Can’t they simply reduce the speed limit to begin with and enforce it?” one netizen queried.
Another said: “Everything about This country is bad..hmm you joke small you gon trade ur soul. The leaders are not also making attempts to reconstruct road again,”
Police have apprehended Kofi Donkor, a 27-year-old taxi driver, for allegedly striking a police officer, Constable Ernest Opare, who was on duty at Agona Swedru in the Central region.
The incident occurred at the Agona Swedru Chief Palace junction, where Constable Opare was directing traffic on the busy dual carriage road.
According to police sources, the driver, operating a vehicle with registration number GW 6086-22, was observed driving on the road’s shoulders.
The impatient and reportedly speeding driver allegedly ran over the police officer.
Constable Ernest Opare sustained severe injuries to his back and hands and was swiftly taken to the Agona Swedru Municipal Hospital for medical attention.
Currently, he is undergoing treatment for his injuries.
The taxi driver is now in police custody, cooperating with ongoing investigations into the incident.
A taxi driver, in a shocking incident yesterday morning between 7:00 am – 8:00 am in Agona Swedru in the Central Region, is currently on the run after he struck and dragged a police officer named Opare Ernest, who was directing traffic.
The incident, according to UTV reporter Sylvester Awuah Brobbey, occurred near the Agona Swedru Chapel Square, close to the chief’s palace, where police personnel were deployed to provide security for an ongoing event.
Narrating the incident on UTV’s Adekye Nsroma, Brobbey said, Opare Ernest was directing traffic to manage heavy congestion when a taxi driver deviated from the designated route, hitting the police officer and dragging him for a considerable distance.
The taxi eventually came to a halt after plunging into a gutter, with the injured officer still trapped under the vehicle.
Quick to respond, other police officers providing security rushed to the scene, successfully extricating their colleague from under the taxi. The injured officer was promptly transported to the hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment for severe injuries sustained during the incident.
The fleeing taxi driver abandoned his vehicle, with the registration number GW6086-22, a Hyundai I10, at the scene. Despite an extensive search conducted throughout the day, the driver remained elusive. The police have launched a manhunt to apprehend the hit-and-run driver.
The police officer’s uniform was torn into pieces during the harrowing incident, highlighting the severity of the injuries sustained. Authorities continue their efforts to locate and apprehend the driver responsible for this alarming hit-and-run.
A horrifying accident on the Adenta-Dodowa road in the Greater Accra region has left many feared dead, with several others sustaining various degrees of injuries.
The tragic incident occurred during the early hours of Thursday, January 18, 2024, close to the Fidelity Bank branch at Frafraha, as reported by an eyewitness.
The collision involved a Hyundai commercial vehicle carrying passengers and a truck, resulting in extensive damage to the commercial vehicle.
According to the eyewitness, numerous passengers and the driver suffered severe injuries, while the whereabouts of the truck driver remained unknown.
The cause of the accident is yet to be determined.
Emergency response teams, including personnel from the Ambulance Service and Ghana National Fire Service, rushed to the scene to transport victims to the hospital and manage the heavy traffic caused by the accident, ensuring the safety of other road users.
Director of Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation at the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Daniel Wuaku, has highlighted the deficiency of basic safety elements such as road mapping on some roads, posing challenges to safe driving conditions.
Despite resource limitations, Mr Wuaku acknowledges the NRSA’s efforts to introduce safety features aimed at assisting drivers in adopting careful driving practices to mitigate road accidents.
He stressed the need for drivers to exercise heightened safety consciousness in areas lacking these safety aids, emphasizing personal responsibility for ensuring one’s safety on the road.
In an interview on the AM Show, Mr Wuaku emphasized the importance of educating the public, conducted by the National Road Safety Authority and its stakeholders, on the significance of road designs for enhancing safe driving practices.
He advocated for increased police enforcement of traffic regulations, commending their ongoing efforts in promoting road safety.
He called for collective action, stating, “We must give credit to the police for what they have been doing for the past years, and they must carry it, take it up, and move it forward. All of us must join in the wagon to deliver safety on the roads.”
Mourners gathered on Sunday morning, January 14, 2024, to pay their respects at the funeral service for Alhassan Fuseini, a dedicated member of Samira Bawumia‘s security detail.
The somber event commemorated his life, cut short tragically in an accident on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
Alhassan Fuseini, now departed, was a member of the convoy escorting Mrs. Bawumia when a collision occurred with a bus at Ohene-Nkwata near Nobewam in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
The multi-vehicle accident included the collision of two Toyota Land Cruisers, a Mercedes Benz car, and a Sprinter Benz bus.
Among the eight victims, four sustained severe injuries.
During the ceremony today, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife, Samira Bawumia, were observed in a solemn mood as they accompanied Alhassan’s family.
The burial was performed in line with Islamic customs.
Highlife musician Kaakyire Kwame Appiah narrowly avoided a tragic fate in a severe motor accident at Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region.
A video shared on Angel TV’s Twitter handle, recorded by the artist himself, reveals a severely damaged car overturned in the middle of the road.
Kaakyire Kwame Appiah explained that he lost control while driving on the wet road on Tuesday, January 9. He attributed the accident to the wet conditions, poor state of the road, and a brake failure.
Despite the harrowing incident, he reported that all four occupants of the vehicle survived with minor injuries and have been promptly taken to the hospital.
“I was driving along the Nkawkaw dual carriage road in my car with 3 others. It had slightly rained and some parts of the road were not good. All of a sudden the car lost control and I started shouting “Jesus, Jesus”.
“Everyone in the car is alive and has been rushed to the hospital,” he narrated
Kaakyire Kwame Appiah also assured fans of his safety and said he was in good health.
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Highlife musician Kaakyire Kwame Appiah had an accident on Tuesday at Nkawkaw .
Two individuals have been rushed to Kasoa Polyclinic in critical condition after being struck by a Toyota Corolla whose driver lost control.
The incident occurred as the victims were waiting for a commercial vehicle at Domeabra in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, according to reports.
Joseph Akrashie, the Assemblyman for Domeabra Electoral Area, confirmed the accident to Adom News, providing details about the unfolding circumstances.
The driver, identified as an Immigration officer, attempted to overtake the vehicle ahead but tragically lost control, colliding with pedestrians patiently awaiting transportation.
Following the incident, the Toyota Corolla not only collided with another car but also crashed into a watermelon seller’s stall, adding complexity to the situation.
Mr. Akrashie conveyed that the injured victims were promptly transported to the hospital for necessary medical attention.
Additionally, law enforcement officers have towed the involved vehicles to the Amanfrom Police station.
In the wee hours of Saturday, around 3:45 am, a tragic incident unfolded in Awoshie, resulting in the loss of approximately 13 lives within the Ablekuma North Constituency.
The collision occurred when a public transport vehicle collided with an abandoned truck at the Banyard intersection in Awoshie, Accra.
The red passenger vehicle, identified by registration number GW 6302-21, collided with an unattended truck bearing registration number GB 8896-21, displaying the brand name “Everpure.”
Eyewitnesses recounted that the driver of the red Toyota Hiace crashed into the stationary KIA Rhino Truck, loaded with bags of sachet water, left parked in the middle of the road due to mechanical issues.
The victims, all women except the driver and a few others, were reportedly traveling from Ablekuma to Accra.
The persistent absence of traffic lights and street lights along the main Awoshie Pokuase Highway has been a longstanding concern for the residents of Awoshie, contributing to the occurrence of such accidents.
Despite residents’ attempts to engage with authorities on this matter, no meaningful solutions have been implemented.
Consequently, residents are urgently calling on the Assembly Member for the Awoshie electoral area, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), and the Outgoing Member of Parliament, Honourable Shiela Bartels, to address the issue promptly.
Their demands include repairing street lights and ensuring the proper functioning of traffic lights.
Expressing frustration, a resident emphasized, “For how long will you look on while our people die? The time has come for the good people of Awoshie to come together and stage a mammoth demonstration against those in charge. It is time to hold them accountable.”
Renowned Ghanaian media personality, Kofi Otchere Darko, widely known as KOD, has shared a recount of an unfortunate incident where he accidentally collided with a child while en route to host an event.
The unfortunate occurrence, as narrated by him, led to their hospitalization, with KOD spending the entire day receiving medical attention.
Describing the situation as terrible, KOD said it inhibited him from showing up at the event he was supposed to have moderated.
Panicking about the ordeal, he took to Facebook and wrote; “Terrible evening! Hit a kid on my way to host an event and have been at the hospital since.”
However, several hours later, he shared an update on the situation.
“God is good. Everything is okay and sorted out. Let’s all stay woke this season. Thanks to all who checked on me, I appreciate.”
It can be recalled that Ghanaian rapper, Edem, was faced with a similar incident, but in his case, the victim unfortunately passed on.
Edem, who unfortunately knocked down a 40-year-old naked woman on the George Walker Bush highway, has been charged with ‘careless and inconsiderate driving, and negligently causing harm’ by a Kaneshie District Court.
Social media users are expressing deep sorrow as a young Ghanaian man named Kofi Miller tragically loses his life just before Christmas.
The 26-year-old reportedly lost his life in a car accident on the Kumasi-Accra highway.
Disturbing images of the crash have emerged on social media, prompting heartfelt reactions from fans.
Although the cause of the collision is unknown, his car was irreparably damaged.
She was asked to go on the trip with a close friend, who was fortunate enough to have the accident revealed, but she declined.
She wrote on social media, ‘My bestie was in the civic, he died, all his legs got broken. He told me he’s going to Kumasi will I join? And I told him to go and come, But he never returned 🙏🙏🥹 rip @dink_mill‘.
This holiday season, let’s all exercise caution. To him, RIP.
A fatal accident occurred on Thursday afternoon near the Accra Brewery Limited, as a KIA truck loaded with bags of sugar ran into hawkers and Christmas shoppers at the Cocoa Marketing Board (CMB) market.
Tragically, one hawker lost their life, and three others sustained injuries, with one victim experiencing severe abdominal injuries.
The incident, which caused chaos and worsened traffic on Graphic Road, involved a truck with registration GC 334-09. The vehicle was transporting sugar to the market when brake failure occurred, leading to the collision with shoppers and hawkers.
At the scene, the deceased hawker lay covered with a cloth, while injured individuals were promptly taken to the hospital for medical attention.
The truck, laden with bags of sugar, attempted to navigate through a narrow space to avoid traffic but lost control due to brake failure, resulting in the tragic accident.
Police personnel were on-site gathering preliminary information about the incident.
The accident took place around 1:30 pm and significantly impacted the traffic situation in the vicinity of the Graphic Road, adjacent to the Graphic Press House and Accra Brewery Limited.
An eyewitness, Akua Serwaa, recounted the events, highlighting the attempts by the truck driver to avoid traffic, the brake failure, and the subsequent tragic outcomes for the hawkers and shoppers involved.
A fatal accident involving a VIP Granbird on the Accra-Kumasi Highway has resulted in at least one reported death and several injuries, as per information from Accra-based UTV.
The incident occurred around 3:30 am on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Amanase near Suhum in the Eastern region.
The bus, en route from Kumasi to Accra, reportedly experienced brake failure, colliding with a vehicle transporting wood that had turned ahead of it, according to eyewitnesses.
The UTV report indicates that the deceased, believed to be in his 20s, was swiftly transported to the Suhum Government Hospital for treatment, with his body subsequently taken to the mortuary.
Other individuals who sustained minor injuries have received medical attention and have been discharged, as per the report.
Four individuals reportedly lost their lives, and 11 others sustained serious injuries in a car accident on the Akroso-Asamankese road.
The incident, which happened around 4 pm on Sunday, November 12, 2023, involved a white Toyota Hiace with registration number GM 3150-13, carrying approximately fifteen passengers from Bantama, a suburb of Akim Akroso in the Asene-Manso-Akroso District of the Eastern Region.
The Toyota Hiace collided head-on with a Pontiac Vibe private car with registration number GG 3528-14, traveling from Asamankese to Achiase.
An eyewitness attributed the cause of the accident to a burst tyre, explaining that the speeding Pontiac Vibe, driven by the manager of the South-Birim Rural Bank in Achiase, Emmanuel Asiedu, experienced a tyre burst.
The impact of the burst caused the vehicle to lose control and subsequently collide with the Toyota Hiace, resulting in the instant death of the banker.
Three passengers in the Toyota Hiace, including an infant, also lost their lives, while the others sustained various degrees of injuries.
The injured individuals were promptly taken to the Asamankese Government Hospital for treatment, and the deceased were conveyed to the hospital’s morgue for preservation.
A tragic accident on the Cairo-Alexandria road in Egypt’s Beheira governorate led to the loss of 32 lives and left dozens more injured, according to the health ministry.
The collision, which took place on Saturday morning, involved a passenger bus and several cars, some of which ignited into flames. Many of the victims suffered severe burns.
Health authorities dispatched approximately 20 ambulances to the scene, and those wounded were transported to medical facilities in Wadi al-Natrun and Al-Nubaria.
Egypt frequently experiences road accidents due to poor road conditions and non-compliance with traffic regulations.
Twenty individuals have sustained injuries owing to a road accident between a Sprinter bus and a Toyota Hilux.
The incident happened at the La Trade Fair Cross-over junction in Accra on Wednesday morning, October 11.
In a Facebook post, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) noted that rescue crews from Trade Fair and Headquarters responded to the incident.
The cause of the incident is yet to be confirmed and made known to the public.
But currently, one of the injured individuals is receiving treatment at the Family Health Hospital, while the other 19 are being treated at the Police Hospital.
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The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has revealed an alarming statistic indicating that each year, between 200 and 300 children lose their lives in road accidents.
In line with this revelation, the Authority is advocating for the adoption of child restraint systems in vehicles as a means of safeguarding children in the event of road accidents.
The call to action was issued during an advocacy workshop held in collaboration with the Law and Development Associates (LADA) institute in Accra.
Speaking to the press, the Acting Director-General of NRSA, David Adonteng, acknowledged that certain legal regulations have yet to be effectively enforced due to resource limitations and gaps in traffic regulation enforcement.
He explained that Ghana already has the Road Traffic Act 683 and the Road Traffic Regulations (LI 2180) in place.
While some of these regulations have been put into practice, the full implementation has been challenging due to the time required to acquire essential resources and technical expertise.
He added that one critical aspect that has been identified but remains absent from the laws and regulations is related to child restraints and seat belts, with a particular focus on child restraints.
He stated, “We have the Road Traffic Act 683, and we also have the Road Traffic Regulations, which is the LI 2180. In the past, we have implemented some of the provisions but not all, as it takes time to gather the necessary resources and technical expertise to enforce all the provisions. There is one aspect that has been identified related to child restraints and seat belts, and I think child restraints, in particular, have been absent from our laws and regulations.”
“I am not surprised, and if you look at the statistics, we are witnessing adverse consequences. Between 200 and 300 children die on our roads annually because they do not use seat belts or child restraints. This is a significant problem that we need to address,” Mr. Adonteng added.
A tragic accident occurred at Asankare Barrier, Ashanti Region, on September 23, 2023, involving a VIP Yutong bus and a trailer, resulting in two immediate deaths and multiple injuries, as reported by Adomonline.com.
The incident occurred when the VIP bus, registered as GE 6167-19, was traveling from Accra to Kumasi and collided head-on with the trailer en route to Accra.
The exact circumstances leading to the VIP bus crossing into the trailer’s lane and causing the collision are still unclear.
The crash caused severe injuries, including fractured limbs, to several passengers on board.
The Motor, Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) and the local Fire Service from Juaso swiftly responded to the scene to provide assistance.
Injured individuals were promptly transported to the Juaso Government Hospital, while the bodies of the two deceased victims were taken to the same hospital’s morgue.
RuffTown Records, the management team overseeing the career of Ghanaian artist Wendy Shay, has provided an official statement regarding the car accident she was involved in over the weekend.
On the night of Saturday, September 9, 2023, Wendy Shay, known for hits like ‘Uber Driver,’ was in a car accident on the Kwabenya road in Accra.
According to a report by UTV, Wendy’s Jeep Wrangler, bearing the registration plate SHAY 21-19, sustained significant damage to the front after colliding with a sand-loaded tipper truck.
During a live account of the incident on UTV’s ‘United Showbiz,’ Prince Obimpeh, Deputy News Editor of the station, mentioned that Wendy Shay had complained of severe headaches at the scene. She was subsequently transported to a hospital for medical attention.
A press release issued by RuffTown Records’ Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ricky Nana Agyeman (Bullet), confirmed that Wendy Shay is currently under medical care and is responding to treatment.
“According to latest medical reports, Wendy Shay is in a stable condition and is expected to make full recovery,” he wrote.
Bullet has also issued a request for the public to offer prayers for Wendy Shay.
This request comes just days after the artist herself emphasized the importance of spiritual strength for creatives striving to achieve greater success in their careers.
Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay has been involved in a near-fatal car accident on the Kwabenya-ACP road on Saturday night, September 9, 2023.
According to Prince Obimpeh, Deputy News Editor at UTV, who witnessed the accident scene, Wendy Shay was driving her Wrangler with the customized number plate SHAY 23-19 coming from Kwabenya towards ACP Estate when she collided with a tipper truck loaded with sand coming from the opposite direction.
The impact of the collision caused Wendy Shay‘s car to skid into a gutter on the side of the road, while the tipper truck overturned and landed on its side. The front side of Wendy Shay’s car was badly damaged, and she sustained a head injury.
Obimpeh said he saw Wendy Shay come out of her car and thus approached her to find out what happened. She, however, told him that she could not talk much and that her head was aching after hitting the dashboard. She also seemed disoriented and confused.
There was another lady in the front seat of Wendy Shay’s car, but it was unclear if she was with her or not. Obimpeh said people were helping Wendy Shay remove all valuables from her car before they transported her to the hospital. He said he spoke to her, and she seemed fine, but she complained of a severe headache.
Eyewitnesses said that Wendy Shay tried very hard to avoid the crash, but they collided anyway. They also said that if her car had not skidded into the gutter, it would have somersaulted.
Obimpeh said people kept shouting that the tipper truck driver was stuck in his car, but he did not see him in there. He said the police were present at the scene of the accident, but he did not know their status.
Wendy Shay is one of the most popular singers in Ghana, known for her hit songs such as Uber Driver, Bedroom Commando, and Stevie Wonder. She is signed to Rufftown Records and has won several awards, including New Artiste of the Year at the 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.
Below is a transcript of Prince Obimpeh, Deputy News Editor at UTV’s narration:
“I am between ACP Estate and Kwabena junction. The road is free at night, and although there is a police presence, cars normally move at top speed. As I passed by the KNUST Accra Campus junction, I saw a lot of people around two cars, so I decided to park and have a look. When I got there, I saw a lady come out of a car with dreadlocks that looked like Wendy Shay’s.
So, I decided to have a closer look, and I saw that it was Wendy Shay’s Wrangler with the customized number plate. I got closer and asked her what was happening. She said she couldn’t talk much and that her head was aching, and her head hit the dashboard. I asked what, and she said the truck. The people around said a tipper truck loaded with sand was coming from ACP estate to Kwabenya, and Wendy Shay was coming from Kwabenya to ACP estate. According to eyewitnesses, Wendy Shay tried very hard to avoid the crash, but they collided anyway. The eyewitnesses say that if her car hadn’t skidded into a gutter on the side of the road, it would have somersaulted. The front side of her car is damaged, and Wendy Shay is complaining of a severe headache.
People were also helping her remove all valuables from her car before they transported her to the hospital. I spoke to her, and she seemed fine, but all she told me was that her head hit something, and her head was hurting her.
There was another lady in the front seat and another car parked on the side. I can’t tell if that lady was with her. I think it is very serious. She was a little disoriented and seemed confused.
The tipper is lying on its side, and Wendy Shay’s car is partially on the road and partially in the gutter. People kept shouting, saying the tipper truck driver was stuck in his car, but I did not see him in there.”
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A tragic incident occurred on Friday night at Triple X near Buduburam on the Kasoa Winneba Highway in the Central Region, when a 28-year-old sex worker, Anabel, was killed by a tipper truck while allegedly demanding money from a taxi driver whom she claimed was her ‘client’.
According to Kasapa News’ Yaw Boagyan, Anabel had hired a taxi from Kasoa to Awutu Bereku to visit her client, but on reaching Triple X, she started fighting with the taxi driver, accusing him of having sex with her without paying some time ago. The taxi driver denied the allegation and refused to pay her.
The fight was separated by some bystanders, but Anabel was not satisfied. She sat in the middle of the highway and demanded GHC80.00 from those who intervened, insisting that the taxi driver had cheated her.
As she was sitting on the road, a speeding tipper truck loaded with sand came from Awutu Bereku and ran over her head, killing her instantly.
The Gomoa Budumburam Police were called to the scene, and they transported Anabel’s body to the morgue at St Gregory Hospital.
The driver of the tipper truck has been arrested and is cooperating with the Buduburam District Police Command as they conduct their investigation into this unfortunate incident.
A tragic road accident which occurred in Ejisu, Ashanti region, during the early hours of Thursday, resulting in one fatality and five individuals in critical condition.
The accident involved a KIA Rhino and a Ford bus, both bearing distinct registration numbers.
The Ford bus, with registration number AS 4659-20, was traveling in the Accra-Kumasi direction when it collided with a stationary KIA Rhino truck, which had registration number GE 4136-13.
Tragically, the driver of the Kumawu-Kumasi bound bus, known only as ‘Qualify,’ lost his life in the accident.
He succumbed to his injuries at the Accident and Emergency Centre of the Ejisu Government Hospital, where he and his assistant, reportedly his son, had been rushed for critical medical treatment.
The driver of the stationary KIA Rhino truck, identified as Abdul Rahman Salifu, is currently in police custody. At the time of the accident, he was working beneath the truck, attempting to repair a malfunctioning long shaft, situated a short distance from a section of the road near the onset of the dual carriage lanes.
According to Alhassan Salifu, the assistant to Abdul Rahman Salifu, they had broken down and were in the process of directing traffic at around 5:17 a.m. when the collision occurred.
The impact of the accident generated a deafening noise, causing significant damage.The victims of the accident suffered various injuries, including fractures to their limbs, head injuries, and waist injuries, among others.
The scene was strewn with debris, including seats from the Ford bus, as well as food items such as plantains, tomatoes, and oil palm, which had been scattered as a result of the collision.
The Motor, Traffic, and Transport Department of the Police from Ejisu swiftly responded to the scene and assisted in transporting the injured individuals, primarily traders believed to be en route to the Ejisu Market, to the hospital.
Upon receiving news of the accident, market women and the relatives of the victims gathered at the Ejisu Government Hospital to offer their sympathies.The police have overseen the removal of the vehicles from the accident site, ensuring the resumption of traffic flow in the area.
In a tragic incident during the early hours of Friday, August 25, 2023, a man lost his life instantly after being hit by a speeding Lexus Saloon car on the Circle-Kaneshie stretch.
As reported by citinewsroom.com, the individual involved was a mentally unstable individual who collided with the car as it was descending from the second-tier interchange.
The injured driver of the vehicle, which has no registration number was quickly transported to the nearest hospital for treatment, citinewsroom.com reports.
Shortly after the accident occurred, the police arrived at the scene to convey the victim’s body to the morgue and put things in order.
On Sunday, a tragic road crash claimed the lives of 24 people in a rural area of Morocco, as reported by the state news agency.
The accident occurred in Azilal Province, approximately 310 km (190 miles) away from the capital city Rabat. A truck, transporting local shoppers to the regional weekly market, overturned on the road, leading to the devastating loss of lives.
Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences.
The local media has reported a tragic train derailment in southern Pakistan has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people and left dozens injured.
The incident occurred near Sahara railway station in Nawabshah, approximately 275km (171 miles) away from Karachi, the country’s largest city. Several coaches of the Hazara Express overturned, leading to a devastating scene of twisted wreckage.
Wounded passengers have been swiftly transported to nearby hospitals for medical attention, as rescue teams work tirelessly to free people trapped in the overturned coaches. The gravity of the situation has prompted the deployment of army rescue teams to assist in the rescue efforts.
In response to the disaster, an emergency has been declared in the main hospitals in Nawabshah and the surrounding districts of Sindh.
Social media videos captured the aftermath of the accident, showing numerous people gathered at the accident site, with some passengers managing to climb out of the overturned coaches.
Khawaja Saad Rafique, the Federal Minister for Railways and Aviation, stated that the primary focus would be on rescue operations before investigating the cause of the tragic accident.
It is worth noting that accidents on Pakistan’s aging railway system are not uncommon. In the past, there have been several unfortunate incidents, including a train collision in Sindh province in 2021 that claimed the lives of at least 40 people and caused injuries to numerous others.
Over the years between 2013 and 2019, local media reports have recorded the deaths of 150 individuals in similar railway incidents.
Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives of Absa Bank Tanzania Senior Executive, Lecturer, and Two Others
In a devastating road accident that took place yesterday in Mapatano Village, Bagamoyo District, Coast Region, four individuals lost their lives. Among the victims were Neech Msuya, a senior executive at Absa Bank Tanzania Limited, and Nora Msuya, a lecturer at Mzumbe University Dar es Salaam Campus College. The other two casualties were identified as Dayana Mageta, a businesswoman from Dar es Salaam, and an unidentified individual.
Neech and Nora were members of the same family, both tragically succumbing to the accident while en route to their Msangeni home in Ugweno, Mwanga District, to attend a funeral.
According to a police statement, the accident occurred during the early hours of the day when the vehicle, driven by Neech Msuya, collided with a truck traveling from Arusha to Dar es Salaam. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning for the untimely loss of these valuable lives.
“The cause of the accident was a small car’s sudden shift from one side of the road, which caused a head-on collision with a truck,” said the statement.
Ms. Nora, who tragically passed away in the recent road accident, had been a dedicated and influential figure at Mzumbe University Dar es Salaam Campus College. According to the acting principal, Cyriacus Binamungu, she served as a law and administration teacher at the college for an impressive tenure of 12 years.
In 2011, Ms. Nora made a significant shift from the University’s Morogoro main campus to Dar es Salaam, and during her time there, she played a crucial role in advancing the field of law studies at the college. Prof. Binamungu fondly remembers her as the longest-serving head of the law department and also recognized her contributions as the campus secretary.
Her dedication, expertise, and commitment to education have left a lasting impact on the institution, and she will be deeply missed and remembered for her invaluable service to the university community.
A ghastly crash at Wassa Akropong has resulted in the loss of one life and left two others with varying degrees of injuries.
The collision involved a white Toyota Corolla bearing the registration number WT 616-21 and a heavy-duty truck registered as GN 4940-22.
The tragic incident unfolded as the driver of the sedan car attempted to overtake another vehicle without realizing that a large truck was approaching from the opposite direction.
The impact of the collision was of such magnitude that the front portion of the sedan car became completely mangled, resulting in injuries to the driver and two other passengers.
Regrettably, the driver of the sedan car succumbed to the injuries sustained in the crash, and efforts are underway to establish the individual’s identity.
Prompt response was initiated by the police and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department, who swiftly arrived at the scene to provide immediate assistance to the injured passengers and carry out rescue operations.
A serious accident involving four vehicles occurred at Tonisco near Gomoa Potsin in the Gomoa East District on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway, resulting in significant injuries to a couple.
The accident implicated a Sprinter bus, Toyota Corolla, Honda Pilot, and Tipper truck.
According to reports, the Corolla swerved out of its lane when one of its tires burst, subsequently striking the rear tire of the Tipper truck and causing collisions with the other vehicles.
The couple who was occupants of the Toyota Corolla sustained serious injuries and were conveyed to the Potsin Polyclinic for treatment.
An eyewitness, one Ebo Anderson, narrated that the Sprinter, Tipper truck and the Honda Pilot were from Winneba direction heading towards Kasoa when the Corolla veered off its lane and hit the back tire of the Tipper truck.
As a result, the Honda had no option than to collide with the Corolla and subsequently the Sprinter.
He said, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and the ambulance service were called in and had since cleared the road to ease traffic.
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has provided clarification regarding a reported incident between one of its Security Patrol Boats and a fishing boat on July 27, 2023.
Earlier accounts had indicated that the incident led to the regrettable loss of life among fishermen at sea.
But the GPHA in a statement issued clarified that there was no collision between the Security Patrol Boat and any fishing boat as alleged.
According to the Authority, the incident rather involved the Port Control Station receiving a distress call on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at approximately 0030HRS from MV. SEASPAN DUBAI.
“The security patrol team which comprises the Ghana Navy, Marine Police and GPHA Security timeously responded, cautioned, and asked the said fishing boats to leave. That is at 0118HRS MT. MARINA ‘M’ which was also at the anchorage, also called the Port Control Station for assistance to ward off a suspicious-looking fishing boat with about nine occupants,” the Authority explained.
“The team again responded by cautioning and directing the boat and its occupants to row out. On their way back, the Patrol Team chanced upon another set of fishermen who had cast their nets and were fishing within the terminal 3 basin, close to a container vessel. The nets were seized, and the men were cautioned and led out of the basin,” it added.
The GPHA further emphasized that the unfortunate death of some two fishermen at sea were not caused by any actions involving the Authority’s patrol team.
It also clarified that all patrol activities conducted on July 27, 2023 were halted at 04:55HRS with no incident of collision recorded.
In an accident that happened close to Sekyere Kankan on the Kumasi to Volta Region, three people have perished and several more are injured.
According to blogger Kobby Kyei, who was on the site of the event, a Zhong Tong Bus with the license plate GW 5546-23 drove into a nearby shrub when the driver attempted to make room for an approaching car.
“In the early hours of today, a tragic accident occurred near Sekyere Kankan involving a Zhong Tong Bus with registration number GW 5546-23, carrying passengers from Kumasi to the Volta region.
According to reports gathered from the police at the scene and local residents, the accident was caused when the driver attempted to give way to an overtaking vehicle but unfortunately lost control, veering off the road and into the bushes.
“Regrettably, three individuals lost their lives in the incident, and numerous others sustained critical injuries. I would like to commend the Ghana Police and the ambulance service for their swift response in transporting the injured passengers to the hospital. Their efforts deserve appreciation recognition,” he wrote.
BLOG REPORT: Road Safety – Fatal Accident Involving Zhong Tong Bus GW 5546-23 from Kumasi to Volta Region!!!
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Kobby Kyei revealed that one of the fatalities in the accident is a bride who got married two weeks ago in a later post in which he expressed displeasure over the frequent accidents on the stretch and the need to solve the problem.
A heart-wrenching incident unfolded near Tepa in the Ashanti Region, where a 28-year-old man named Kwabena Talat met a tragic fate after being electrocuted. The incident has plunged his family members and friends into profound sorrow.
As reported by DailyGuide, Talat was involved in the process of cutting down a tree in a nearby bush when, by unfortunate accident, the tree fell onto an electric pole, leading to his immediate electrocution.
The incident occurred on Saturday around 5pm, prompting the police in Tepa to launch an investigation into the case.
Authorities from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) were compelled to disconnect power supply to the area to facilitate the safe removal of the body.
Subsequently, the lifeless body was taken to a morgue for autopsy and preservation as the police continue their investigation.
A police document revealed the account provided by Mr. Amidu Laari, the Odikro of Nkwanta near Tepa, who reported that Talat was felling a tree beneath a high-tension electric pole.
It was during the process of removing the fallen tree that the tragic electrocution occurred, resulting in his immediate demise.
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has announced that road crashes and deaths have reduced by 16 per cent and 11 per cent respectively in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year.
According to the NRSA statistics, 1,086 people died and 7,807 were injured in 6,904 road crashes from January to June this year. This is lower than the 1,300 deaths and 8,007 injuries in 7,687 crashes recorded in the first half of last year.
The statistics also showed that the number of vehicles involved in road crashes dropped from 13,248 to 11,763, while the number of pedestrians knocked down decreased from 1,356 to 1,205.
The Director-General of the NRSA, David Osafo Adonteng, told the Daily Graphic that the reduction in the road crash indicators was “great news” but more needed to be done to prevent road carnage.
He said it would take collective responsibility and positive attitude from all stakeholders and the public to ensure road safety.
He commended the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service and the media for their roles in law enforcement and public education.
He said the NRSA would intensify its initiatives, especially the “Stay Alive” campaign, to curb road crashes.
He urged drivers to obey road traffic regulations and ensure that their vehicles were in good condition. He also advised passengers to speak up against reckless driving.
Regional breakdown
The statistics further revealed that private vehicles accounted for 46 per cent of vehicles involved in crashes, followed by commercial vehicles with 32 per cent and motorcycles with 22 per cent.
All these vehicle types recorded a decrease in their involvement in crashes compared to last year.
The Greater Accra Region had the highest number of crashes (2,886) and deaths (231), followed by Ashanti Region with 1,619 crashes and 194 deaths.
The Eastern Region had 711 crashes and 196 deaths, making it third in crashes but second in fatalities.
The Upper East, Bono East and Western regions recorded increases in deaths by 75 per cent, 20.3 per cent and 14.8 per cent respectively compared to last year.
The North East Region recorded no change and the rest of the regions recorded decreases, with Oti Region having the highest percentage decrease of 60 per cent.
Several of the victims from the fatal road accident in Kenya on Friday remain unidentified, with some bodies being severely damaged.
County authorities have indicated that they are awaiting the assistance of a pathologist from the national government to aid in the identification process.
The accident occurred near the town of Kericho when a lorry transporting a shipping container lost control at the Londiani junction, resulting in the deaths of at least 50 people.
So far, 41 bodies have been identified and released to their respective families. The lorry collided with multiple vehicles at the busy junction before coming to rest in a ditch.
In response to the incident, Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the relocation of markets situated alongside the road at the accident site.
He also stated that speed limits in the area would be reassessed, and measures such as speed bumps, road signs, and speed cameras would be implemented.
Additionally, the area will be designated as a high-risk section to facilitate stricter enforcement of traffic laws.
These actions have been prompted by criticisms that the government has not done enough to address the issue of road accidents.
On Thursday evening, June 30, 2023, it was reported that two vehicles collided near the traffic light in proximity to the Jubilee House.
Visual evidence from the accident scene displayed a red private vehicle that was involved in the collision, flipped upside down.
Two individuals were observed in the act of retrieving an item from the car, although their intentions were unclear as to whether they were assisting the occupants of the vehicle.
It’s very bad. I hope the driver makes it. All because of someone’s negligence to do their work when they are supposed to. 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/8c3WxxUzr9
The other vehicle; a salon car, had its bumper and backside completely smashed.
According to an eyewitness, who shared the audio-visuals, the accident happened because the traffic light in front of the Jubilee House is dysfunctional.
He said that he plies that road daily and the traffic lights there have not been working for weeks.
He indicated that the red car crashed into the salon car which caused it to somersault.
“I pray that the driver (of the red car) survives,” he said.
A automobile that belonged to the Kenyan president’s security detail overturned on a road in the Naivasha district of the Rift Valley, injuring at least two people.
The vehicle was part of a motorcade that was on its way back to the capital, Nairobi, on Wednesday after President William Ruto had attended an event to flag off the WRC Safari Rally competition.
Mr Ruto is said not to have been in the motorcade as he had flown by helicopter.
It was not clear what caused the accident. Witnesses told local media that the driver had been trying to negotiate a sharp bend.
The injured were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Rally teams were testing their cars in Naivasha on Wednesday ahead of the race that starts on Thursday and ends on Sunday
Tragedy struck on the busy Suhum-Nsawam highway this week as a detached tanker resulted in a fatal accident, claiming the life of one individual and leaving two drivers injured.
The incident is said to have occurred at Asuboi.
According to eyewitness accounts, the tanker, carrying coal tar, which was traveling to Suhum detached from its hauling vehicle while traveling along the highway. The sudden detachment caused the tanker to veer out of control, colliding with the other vehicle, a cargo truck. Both vehicles caught fire instantly.
This resulted in both drivers sustaining various degrees of injury. Unfortunately, a driver’s mate who was unboard the tanker carrying the coal tar was burnt to death.
Apparently, he was sleeping in the sleeper cap of the trailer and got burnt beyond recognition as a result of the incident.
They drivers were rushed to the Nsawam government hospital for treatment while the charred body of the driver’s mate has been deposited at the morgue of the same hospital.
Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service arrived at the scene to douse the fire.
Police ensured the accident vehicles were towed from the road to ensure free flow of traffic after an hour of gridlock.
Officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMo) were at the scene to manage the situation.
A witness of the boat tragedy in the River Niger has said that killed 106 people and many ladies lost their life trying to save their children.
The boat capsized after part of the vessel collapsed, causing water to flood the boat, police said.
Figures provided by local rescuers indicate that 144 people survived the boat accident.
One village in the Patigi local government area of Kwara state, where the incident occurred, had the highest number of casualties. Locals there say 61 died, mostly women and children.
Mohammed Alhassan, a survivor, said the women would not leave their children and so they drowned together.
“My sister was with us on the boat,” he told the BBC. “She survived but her seven-year-old son died”.
Aisha Mohammed, another woman who lost her three grown daughters in the accident said the girls were soon to be married.
Other survivors also described how many fathers hung on to some of their children while those they could not bring to shore died.
Some young men were however able to swim to safety after the boat broke in half.
Safety is one of the major concerns raised as many people did not have life jackets. Overloaded boats are common and travellers often don’t take safety precautions.
A tragic accident which occurred on Friday at the Akatsi Yaluvi-Junction stretch of the Accra-Aflao Highway, has resulted in the deaths of four individuals.
The deceased have been identified as Rita Foli and Dzodzi Agbemenya, both residents of Torve within Akatsi South, along with two other males who have yet to be identified.
The fatal incident involved a Lexus 4×4 vehicle with registration number UW 200-22, which collided with the victims.
According to Chief Superintendent Isaac Baah, the Akatsi South Municipal Police Commander, Rita Foli, who was riding a tricycle with registration number M-19-GW 467, lost her life at the scene of the accident.
The two unidentified males, one on the tricycle and the other on a motorbike, as well as Dzodzi Agbemenya, who was also on the tricycle, were pronounced dead upon their arrival at St. Paul’s Hospital in Akatsi.
The tragic event took place around 8:00 a.m. and involved a Lexus 4×4 vehicle, an unregistered motorbike of the Boxer type, a tricycle, and a stationary tipper truck.
A collision involving three vehicles occurred at Ritz Junction in Madina, a suburb of Accra today, May 27, 2023.
According to one Kojo Akoto Boateng who was at the scene, the vehicles are a Nissan Sentra with registration number GE 1381 15, a Honda Accord with registration number GE 770 19, and a Hyundai mini-bus with registration number GW 6586 18.
The mini-bus had its front bumper and bonnet completely destroyed. The Accord’s windscreen, bonnet, and bumper were also severely damaged. The Nissan Sentra suffered damage to its boot, rear bumper, exhaust pipe, and badge.
The drivers of the Accord and Sentra have been rushed to the hospital. They are said to be in a bad state.
The injured victims were transported to the Ga East, UGMC, and 37 Military Hospitals.
A taxi cab driver narrowly escaped death at Alajo on Thursday morning, May 25, when an Accra-bound train from Tema collided with his car.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver attempted to cross the rail tracks hastily but became stuck, leading to the oncoming train colliding with the vehicle and pushing it off the tracks.
The driver’s side of the taxi was severely damaged, leaving onlookers in shock.
A video of the incident captured passersby assisting the driver out of the taxi and urging him to report the incident to the police.
The driver appeared visibly shaken by the accident as he retrieved his belongings from the vehicle.
“Take your belongings and let’s go to the police station. Strange things are really happening in this world; the train has completely damaged the vehicle,” the concerned passersby were overheard saying.
Efforts to obtain comments from the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) have been unsuccessful thus far.
Another fatal accident has occurred in the Okere District of the Eastern Region, claiming six lives in the process.
The latest accident occurred on the afternoon of Monday, May 22, 2023 at Bepoase, off the Asenema road.
The accident happened as a head-on collision between a Hyundai H – 100 with registration number GX 2698 – 18 and a Toyota Hiace with registration number, ER 804 – 18.
An eyewitnesses account disclosed that the Toyota Hiace which was loaded with food stuffs and traders from the Nkurakan market and heading towards Adukrom collided with the Hyundai H -100 which was en route to Koforidua from Adukrom.
The crash left four persons dead on the spot with two others being pronounced dead on arrival at the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial and the Koforidua Regional hospitals where the victims were rushed to.
An unspecified number of passengers were also left in a critical condition. Personnel from the Akropong and Adukrom Police Commands together with officers from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to the accident and helped in the rescue and also to restore order to the road.
Previous accidents in the Okere District
On May 13, 2023, three persons died after a head-on collision involving a tricycle (aboboyaa) and a KIA truck at the Adukrom water works junction in the Okere District.
On September 12, 2022, a lecturer and three female students of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) also lost their lives in an accident on the Apirede-Somanya road. The accident led to several others sustaining life-threatening injuries.
On October 08, 2022, a Benz sprinter bus with registration number GY 1570-13 conveying passengers from Koforidua to a funeral at Aflao, summersaulted at Apirede, killing six persons. The two Apirede accidents led to the temporal closure of the Apirede-Kwamante-Somanya road by the Okere District Security Committee (DISEC).
Head of the DISEC and District Chief Executive (DCE) for Okere, Daniel Kenneth explained that the closure became necessary due to the frequent fatal accidents happening on the road.
A mate of the driver of a Kia Grandbird luxury bus that burnt to ashes Friday night when it collided head-on with a trailer carrying packages suspected to be alcoholic beverages near Bono Manso on the Techiman- Kintampo highway in the Bono East region, has been recounting events just before the ghastly clash.
The crash led to five deaths, all of who were burnt, while many others were rushed to the Holy Family Hospital at Techiman. According to the police, three persons aboard the bus died while two on the trailer also died.
The mate identified only as Kofi who spoke to Adom News’ Wiafe Akenten from his hospital bed, said he and his master were returning from Tamale with passengers and were heading to Accra.
He said there were about 41 persons aboard the bus upon take-off, while they picked another passenger at Kintampo, making the number of persons aboard 42.
He said while on their way, the driver of the bus and another driver in charge of an STC bus were overtaking each other intermittently.
He said at one moment, the speeding bus lost its breaks, and as they got too close to the STC bus, his master started honking for the STC driver to make way for them to avoid running into the bus, however the STC driver did not get the signal that the Grandbird was in distress and continued its journey.
In order to avoid hitting the STC bus, the mate said his master took the opposite lane, however, just then the trailer emerged from a curve ahead. He said his master then tried to maneuver between the two buses, however the driver’s attempts failed as the bus collided with the trailer and also grazed the STC bus on its back.
According to Kofi, the driver of the trailer and another person on the trailer did not survive, while his master had his legs trapped under his steering wheel, with some of the passengers who tried to extricate him suffering fire burns as the engulfing flames swept through the bus.
Kofi said they managed to set a lot of the passengers free by breaking the windows for their escape.
Andrews Oppong, the in-charge of the shift in place when Adom News’ Wiafe Akenten visited the hospital, said 18 persons were brought in Friday night, with 12 treated and discharged. Six others with more serious injuries were admitted, with the driver of the Grandbird sent to the theatre because he bore the most serious of injuries. The others, he said, had suffered burns as a result of the bus catching fire and were being taken care of at the emergency ward, describing their condition as stable.
The victims said they lost all personal belongings on them, their luggage and cash in the accident.
An elderly victim, Mr. Awudu Mumuni who said he had visited Tamale for a hospital appointment and was on his way back to Accra, said even his phone got lost in the accident, as a result of which he has not been able to reach any relative.
He has not memorised the contacts of anyone whose attention he would like to draw to his predicament.
Residents of Nkoranza in the Bono East Region were on Friday thrown into a state of shock when a native of the area Kofi Gyan died in a ghastly accident while on his way to the town from Accra to bury and perform the final funeral rites of his late mother.
Kofi Gyan MyNewsGh.com has gathered works at the Jubilee House and is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Initiators of Change Group of Companies and Initiators of Change Foundation.
The deceased set out from his base in Accra heading to the Bono region on a mission to bury his late mother Obaapanyin Adwoa Ampomaah as widely publicized on his Facebook wall a few hours before his untimely demise.
Reports said he was driving a Hyundai Sonata car with registration number GS 7776-19. He lost control and crashed into a river along the Accra to Kumasi highway at Enyiresi in the Eastern region.
Sources say Kofi Gyan lost control of the steering of his car in an attempt to avoid a head-on collision with a sprinter bus that made wrongful overtaking.
The Hyundai Sonata vehicle somersaulted and plunged into a nearby river killing him and two of his nieces on board the vehicle.
The sad incident has triggered calls for the Ghana Police Service to find and prosecute the Sprinter Bus driver whose action is believed to have caused the accident.
Family members, residents and social media users have expressed pain over the death of Mr Gyan who was expected to be joined by hundreds of well-wishers, friends and family to lay his mother to rest today Saturday, May 20, 2023.
